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12V Alternator Conversion Kit, 55 Amp Alternator, for Type 3 Engine in VW Squareback, Fastback, or Notchback
12V Alternator Kit, 55 Amp Alternator, Type 3 Engines (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback)


 
12V Alternator Kit, 55 Amp Alternator, for Type 3 Engines in a VW Squareback, Fastback, or Notchback is the best alternator kit ever designed for the VW Type 3! This kit has been needed for a LONG TIME, and it's finally here! No modifications required, and everything you need is included in this kit (Alternators, Belt, and mounting brackets. The Alternator has a reliable internal voltage regulator to make conversion simple! The bracket is made in the USA by a CNC from billet aluminum. This kit was featured in Hot VWs too!

Replacement belt size is 10 x 965mm.

NOTE: THIS KIT WILL NOT FIT ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH MALLORY OR MAGNASPARK DISTRIBUTORS! THEY ARE TOO BIG, AND THERE IS NO ROOM FOR THIS ALTERNATOR!

Also, if you are installing this alternator kit on a 6 volt engine know that you must modify the mounting brackets. This kit has them set up for 12 volt stud spacing, the 6 volt shroud has mounting studs which are closer together, since the 6 volt alternator is a smaller diameter than the 12 volt unit.
Price: $299.95


: T3-ALTERNATOR-CONVERSION-KIT


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12V Alternator Kit, 55 Amp Alternator, for Type 3 Engines in a VW Squareback, Fastback, Notchback is the best alternator kit ever designed for the VW Type 3. This kit has been needed for a LONG TIME, and it's finally here! Everything you need is included in this kit (Alternator, Belt, and mounting brackets), though we no longer advertise this as "bolt-on" because 2 customers have reported the need to clearance the brackets for their application (we don't know if they were stock applications are not). The bracket is CNC machined billet aluminum, made in the USA. The Alternator has a reliable internal voltage regulator to make conversion simple. This kit was featured in Hot VWs too!

Replacement belt size is 10 x 965mm.

NOTE: THIS KIT WILL NOT FIT ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH MALLORY OR MAGNASPARK DISTRIBUTORS! THEY ARE TOO BIG, AND THERE IS NO ROOM FOR THIS ALTERNATOR!

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5 of 5 6v shroud vs 12v shroud October 31, 2017
Reviewer: Mark R. from Tampa, FL United States  
Per the text at the end of the product description:  if they were installing the alternator on a 6v shroud then the brackets would need to be modified as the stock mounting studs are closer together (6v gen is smaller diameter than 12v gen).

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